NEWPORT – The annual Orleans County “Life Chain” will take place Sunday, October 5, from 2 to 3 p.m., at 100 Main Street, next to the Emory Hebard State Office Building. For more information, reach out to [email protected] or phone (802) 586 – 2899. More information is also available at www.LifeChain.org
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Comcast’s Xfinity, business services now available
GREENSBORO – After years of residential internet service available only from the telephone company as DSL or wirelessly, residents in parts of Greensboro now have a choice of two broadband internet service providers (ISPs) with the addition of Comcast to NEK Broadband. On September 4. Comcast announced the completion of[Read More…]
Barton hub housing presentation
BARTON – Monday, September 22, from 5 to 7 p.m., the Center for an Agricultural Economy will host a presentation, discussion and potluck dinner at the Barton Memorial Hall to learn about community led approaches to providing housing in the NEK region. Potluck dinner contributions are welcome but not required.
MVU holds redistricting forum, Sept. 11
GREENSBORO – The Mountain View Union (MVU) Elementary School District Board will meet September 11, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Lakeview Early Education Center. The first hour of the meeting will be dedicated to a public forum on the future of MVU given the changes facing school districts[Read More…]
Benefit Dinner, Sept. 11
WALDEN – Thursday, Sept. 11, beginning at 5 p.m., the Walden Methodist Church will host a spaghetti benefit supper for the new Walden school Principal Jessica Kenyon, who lost her home to fire on August 22. Come for spaghetti, a variety of fresh locally made breads, Cabot cheese, a large[Read More…]
Thompson art opening at library, Sept. 12
WOODBURY – An art opening reception for Woodbury painter Leonora H. Thompson (1935-2023) will be held at the Woodbury Community Library, Friday, Sept. 12, at 6 p.m. Thompson took up painting at age 62, and painted landscapes, water mills, lighthouses, birds and many outdoor scenes on canvas and slate.
AWARE walk on Sept. 13
HARDWICK – Saturday, September 13, starting at 9:00 a.m., AWARE’s annual walk will take place at the Pavilion at Atkins Field on Granite St. The event invites walkers and bikers to join in support of survivors of domestic and sexual violence and to raise funds that keep AWARE’s services free[Read More…]
BYO apples to community cider pressing, Sept. 13
EAST HARDWICK – Caledonia Grange No. 9 will provide the press and labor for community members who bring apples and containers for a community cider pressing, Saturday Sept. 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop by early and pick up a map of local spots to find apples. The[Read More…]
Learn to can food at workshop, Sept. 14
EAST HARDWICK – The Second Sunday Agricultural Series of the Caledonia Grange No. 9 will present canning with Carol Fairbank of Broadfork Farm, September 14, at 4 p.m. This workshop is a hands-on learning experience where participants learn safe and effective methods for preserving food at home, and covers both[Read More…]
Share ideas at Plainfield Forward forum, Sept. 17
PLAINFIELD – September 17, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., the Haybarn Theatre will host a community forum session to build on ideas, challenges and opportunities shared at the July meetings. Attendees will review action items, discuss what’s most important, and vote for community priorities. Pizza, lemonade, and desserts will be[Read More…]
AWARE community vigil, Sept. 18
HARDWICK – AWARE will host a candlelight vigil at 7 p.m., Thursday, September 18, at the Hardwick Peace Park (located between The Civic Standard and Mike’s Service Center on S. Main St.) to honor survivors and remember victims of domestic and sexual violence. This year’s vigil comes at a time when the[Read More…]
Renovated train station featured at open house, Sept. 18
DANVILLE – The Town of Danville and the train station committee will host an open house of the newly renovated station on Thursday, Sept. 18, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the train station at 347 Peacham Road. Tours, speakers and food for purchase will mark the event. The historical[Read More…]
